Brake Fluid Selection

In accordance with the operating instructions in the brake system of your car, brake fluids are used that comply with the international DOT-4 class and are designed for use in vehicles with increased dynamic characteristics. When buying brake fluid, you should be guided by the following recommendations:

• purchase brake fluid only of the class recommended by the car manufacturer;
• carefully inspect the container, it must be airtight, and the protective membrane must be made of foil.

Brake fluids are classified according to their boiling point and viscosity (tab. 13.2).

Table 13.2. Classification of brake fluids by viscosity and boiling point